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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 208.85 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 208.85 and 112.53 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 208.85 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/208.85 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 208.85 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 23,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501.33/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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